They don't call this season "fall" for nothin'! If your neighborhood is anything like mine, chances are downed leaves and branches are covering the streets and sidewalks. You can wait for the city to take care of that fall debris, or you can gather up some of those sticks and twigs and get crafty!

1. Forever Flowers - Combine some nice-sized sticks with fabric scraps, vintage buttons, and a vase to make a bouquet of flowers that don't need water and will never wilt.

About the Author:

Becky Striepe is a green blogger and independent crafter with a passion for vintage fabrics. She runs a crafty business, Glue and Glitter, where her mission is to make green crafting and vegan food accessible to everyone!
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